Timing of Radiation Treatment
Sue66
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Hi all,
How long should I wait before having radiation treatment.?? Have lovely 3 week overseas trip booked prior to getting diagnosis of DCIS in left breast in Jan. Very quickly had DCIS removed - recently got the all clear. Can start radiation within 4 weeks of operation but leave for trip two weeks after radiation treatment finishes. Is this long enough break incase I suffer side effects ???.No one wants to be sick when on holidays. Alternatively Rad Oncologist suggested take holiday and start radiation treatment on return at 11weeks 3 days after operation. Any advice appreciated. Thanks Sue 66
How long should I wait before having radiation treatment.?? Have lovely 3 week overseas trip booked prior to getting diagnosis of DCIS in left breast in Jan. Very quickly had DCIS removed - recently got the all clear. Can start radiation within 4 weeks of operation but leave for trip two weeks after radiation treatment finishes. Is this long enough break incase I suffer side effects ???.No one wants to be sick when on holidays. Alternatively Rad Oncologist suggested take holiday and start radiation treatment on return at 11weeks 3 days after operation. Any advice appreciated. Thanks Sue 66
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Hi Sue, I delayed my radiation due to family commitments. Is your trip more active or relaxing type? How long is your radiation? Mine was 4 weeks, shortened from 6. Have they discussed a shorter program? higher dose, but less weeks. I also had something planned for 2 weeks after and was fine with it. I did suffer fatigue initially, but acupuncturist got me sorted. If the Rad Onc is happy with you waiting I wouldn't worry. It's likely the radiation is a "just in case" to mop up any stray cancer cells, that are likely to be slow growing anyway. I did read somewhere that sometimes cancer can be growing for 4 years or more before a mammogram will pick it up! There are also lots of other articles which suggest that even thought the treatment plan seems rushed and in a hurry, that many people do have time on their side. Good luck with your decision. xx2
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@Sue66 if my experience with rads is anything to go by ,you should be fine to go away ! Keep your skin healthy using Moo Goo ,& at the sign of redness see the nurse , don't let it get out of control will be the key . I really didn't suffer from fatigue either, I went to work in the morning then had radiation in the afternoon.
The whole process sounds worse than it is.
Check with your onc ,personally a holiday sounds great just the thing to take your mind off shitty stuff
Good luck
Beth x
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Same as @tigerbeth here. No fatigue, a few skin issues at the end but they healed up fast. Moogoo is awesome stuff. Nothing that would have stopped me going anywhere. Actually I went camping straight from my last appointment. If your onc thinks that 11 weeks is fine, then it probably is.
Best wishes.
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Thank you Milli, tigerbeth and kezmusc great to get your feedback.
Sue66 xxxx
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Thank you Stargirl,
Yes, I am leaning toward having a nice holiday (there will be lots of walking involved) and wait till breasts are fully healed after surgery and then have radiation (3 weeks one day) on return.
Sue66 xx
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@Sue66 I had 25 rounds of radiation with a boost last August. I was amazed how fast the skin heals if you can take care of it.We were meant to go skiing the weekend after finishing radiation I had to postpone it by 1 week. However it was only because the drive was 6 hours ( I am a single parent)and then once we were there I knew it would be pretty action packed so for me it was better to postpone by 1 week. I was wrapped like a Mummie and it was fine.. The holiday was the best medicine ever ! I think you have to ask yourself what is more important to you . A holiday and then face treatment or get it out of the way . Whichever you choose will be the right choice for you. I wish you all the best .xx1
